Guernsey: company search, register statements and certified documents

Basic search: Free [1] [2]
Entry: No sign-in [2]

Search and document delivery at a glance

Search online: Enter a name or registration number, using at least three characters. Basic information is free without an account. [2]
Search language: The official portal guide shows an English interface: “Entity Search”, “View”, “Profile”, “Officials” and “Events”. [2]
Digital documents: Standard and electronically certified copies by email. Certified paper copies by post or collection. Signed-in users can also download email orders from “Orders”. [2]
Document language: The official Statement of the Register sample is an English PDF. The language of other filed originals depends on the document. [4]
Paper and collection: Certified paper copies can be posted or collected from the Registry. Collection orders receive an email when ready. [2]
International delivery: Not specified

Fees at a glance: Basic search free. Statements, good-standing certificates and individual copies: £15 electronic, £50 electronically certified or £100 certified paper.
Access: Search and document ordering do not require an account. Guest checkout uses a name and email; paid orders use card payment. Registry credit accounts require sign-in.

Choose the right register

Start with the free Online Services Portal search. A Statement of the Register then provides consolidated public registry information. It does not supply annual accounts or current shareholders: the official ordering guide says the Registry does not hold financial/account information or a current shareholder record. [1] [2]

Names and abbreviations explained

Statement of the RegisterRegister statement: Consolidated public registry details, including current and former directors and resident agents. [4]
E-CertifiedElectronically certified copy: Electronic certification, distinct from a standard email copy or a certified paper copy. [2]

Search step by step

From search to document

Entity Search
Enter at least three characters of the name or the registration number without its prefix. Select “View” for the matching entity. [2]
Choose the document and format
Choose “Documents”, “Certificates” or “Reports” on the right. Select Standard, Certified or E-Certified. For paper, choose post or collection. [2]
Order and retrieve
Add the document to the cart and open “Checkout”. Guest checkout uses a name and email; add the delivery address where required. Paid orders proceed to card payment. Delivery follows the selected email or paper route. [2]

Documents and fees

Document / information	Contents and purpose	Fee	How to get it
Statement of the Register [2] [3]	Public registry details including official and document history.	£15 electronic; £50 electronically certified; £100 certified paper.	Select the document type and certification format from the entity record. Format / delivery Standard and electronically certified copies by email. Certified paper copies by post or collection. Signed-in users can also download email orders from “Orders”. [2] Document language The official Statement of the Register sample is an English PDF. The language of other filed originals depends on the document. [4]
Certificate of Good Standing [2] [3]	Separate status certificate; select this certificate type explicitly.	£15 electronic; £50 electronically certified; £100 certified paper.	Select the document type and certification format from the entity record. Format / delivery Standard and electronically certified copies by email. Certified paper copies by post or collection. Signed-in users can also download email orders from “Orders”. [2]
Memorandum / Articles / document copy [2] [3]	Copy of the selected publicly available filing, charged per document.	£15 electronic; £50 electronically certified; £100 certified paper.	Select the document type and certification format from the entity record. Format / delivery Standard and electronically certified copies by email. Certified paper copies by post or collection. Signed-in users can also download email orders from “Orders”. [2]

Registers and data covered

The portal guide covers companies, limited liability partnerships, limited partnerships, foundations and charities. “Profile” shows basic details, “Officials” managing officials and “Events” the latest submissions. [2]

Shareholders and annual accounts

The ordering guide identifies the 2008 Annual Return as the last document showing shareholders. It also says financial information and company-secretary records are not held by the Registry. This does not provide a current shareholder list. [2]

Processing and archives

The Registry aims to process unscanned documents within 24 hours. Dissolved entities, older paper files and January/February annual-validation workloads can take longer. The sample warns that filings before 1 July 2008 may not all appear in the electronic record. [2] [4]

Official samples and reading guides

Official sample: Statement of the Register

Two-page English PDF for “Test Company Limited”, clearly marked SAMPLE. Shows basic details, former names, directors, resident agents and filed documents. [4]

Avoid common mistakes

Certification costs substantially more than a standard electronic copy. Choose the format required by the recipient before payment. The guide says orders are not refunded simply because the document lacks the information sought. [2] [3]

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a local service provider?

The public search and guest-ordering guide does not require a service provider or registry account. Corporate service providers are mentioned as typical users of credit accounts. [2]

Original sources

Sources reviewed: 15 September 2026. The guidance is based on the linked information published by registers and public authorities.

Company Searches Guernsey Registry
Searching the Registers & Ordering Documents Guernsey Registry
Limited Companies: Fee schedule Guernsey Registry
Statement of the Register: official sample Guernsey Registry

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